2026 Volkswagen GTI review
Volkswagen GTI highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 32 highway, 27 combined
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen GTI an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen GTI 44th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen GTI is $643, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Volkswagen GTI owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.7 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Volkswagen GTI, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Volkswagen GTI features and specs
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S 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
241
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
103.6"
Overall length
168.8"
Width
70.4"
Height
57.6"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 35"
Head room
F 38.5"/R 38.1"
Front tires
P225/40HR18
Rear tires
P225/40HR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Volkswagen GTI FAQ
The 2026 Volkswagen GTI is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SE: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Autobahn: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen GTI received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen GTI as 43 out of 46 among Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2026 Volkswagen GTI:
- Sunroof(s)
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Harman Kardon Sound
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